Head to head · Utility

David Brown 770 Selectamatic vs David Brown 850

David Brown 850 Tractor
David BrownModel B

David Brown 850

Utility

power
40.1 hp
displacement
154 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
6
Full 850 specs
David BrownDavid Brown 770 Selectamatic
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 850 higher · +1.8 hp (+5%)
770 Selectamatic38.3 hp
85040.1 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

770 Selectamatic is in the 32nd percentile; 850 is in the 34th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 770 Selectamatic higher · +10 ci (+6%)
770 Selectamatic164 ci
850154 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

770 Selectamatic is in the 43rd percentile; 850 is in the 41st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 850 higher · +1 (+33%)
770 Selectamatic3
8504
Median Utility Tractor4

770 Selectamatic is in the 23rd percentile; 850 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 770 Selectamatic higher · +6 (+100%)
770 Selectamatic12
8506
Median Utility Tractor12

770 Selectamatic is in the 50th percentile; 850 is in the 11th · 4,941 models

770 Selectamatic (A)850 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 850Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
Model770 Selectamatic850—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 850Difference
ManufacturerDavid BrownDavid BrownSame
ModelAD3/492.5L 4-cyl diesel—
Power Output38.3hp40.1hp▲ 850+1.8 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,000RPMSame
Cylinders34▲ 850+1 · +33%
Displacement164ci154ci▲ 770 Selectamatic+10 ci · +6%
Bore3.9in3.5in▲ 770 Selectamatic+0.4 in · +11%
Stroke4in4inSame

Transmission

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 850Difference
TypeGearUnsynchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 850Difference
Length112in114in▲ 850+2 in · +2%
Width63.8inNot recorded—
Height80.3in51.8in▲ 770 Selectamatic+28.5 in · +55%
Operating Weight3,730lb4,094lb▲ 850+364 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 850Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 850Difference
TypeLiveTransmission or Live (optional)—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 850Difference
Front Tire Size6.00-16Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size12.4-28Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 850Difference
Hitch TypeCategory INot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 850Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeInternal expanding shoeDifferential mechanical expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 850Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 850Difference
Coolant3gal3.6gal▲ 850+0.6 gal · +20%

Operator Station

SpecDavid Brown 770 SelectamaticDavid Brown 850Difference
TypeOpen Operator StationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 32nd percentile (38.3 hp)B · 34th percentile (40.1 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 43rd percentile (164 ci)B · 41st percentile (154 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 11th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 32nd percentile (3,730 lb)B · 38th percentile (4,094 lb)
A · 770 SelectamaticB · 850Median Utility Tractor
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